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Compare Kaesŏng with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Kaesŏng North Korea | East New York United States | Stockton United States | City of Norfolk United States | Kanggye North Korea | East Flatbush United States | Hongwŏn North Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 96.33% | 93.86% | 93.49% | 93.12% | 92.72% | 92.24% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $730 | $3300 | $2995 | $3449 | $279 | $2913 | $395 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $350.00 | $1750.00 | $1400.00 | $1550.00 | $70.00 | $1850.00 | $120.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.00 | $13.00 | $18.00 | $17.00 | $2.00 | $14.00 | $2.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.00 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $4.25 | $1.50 | $3.25 | $0.80 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 30 | 40 | 35 | 55 | 30 | 45 | 40 |
| Female Safety | 35 | 45 | 40 | 55 | 25 | 48 | 35 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 10 | 55 | 50 | 60 | 5 | 55 | 10 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | 354 Mbps | 206 Mbps | 566 Mbps | N/A | 457 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 31/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 3/100 | 0/100 | N/A |
| Healthcare | 25 | 80 | 70 | 75 | 15 | 87 | 20 |
| English Proficiency | 10 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 2 | 97 | 5 |
| Population | 0.31M | 0.18M | 0.32M | 0.24M | 0.25M | 0.18M | 0.14M |
| Avg Temp | 10.60°C | 12.20°C | 16.30°C | 15.60°C | 3.20°C | 12.20°C | 10.10°C |
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